Venice Biennale 2009: the opening day

Venice Biennale 2009: the opening day

Artists from around the world are descending on the
53rd Venice Biennale, known to many as the greatest art show on earth, which starts today and runs until 22 November 2009. As well as national pavilions representing 77 different countries, a spectacular exhibition of contemporary art opens at the city's iconic Punta della Dogana

Thursday 4 June 2009 12.03 EDT

Scandinavian art duo Elmgreen and Dragset have transformed the Nordic and Danish pavilions into a dramatic installation called The Collectors